Oxford and GSK launch £50m immuno-prevention programme to advance novel cancer research
Global biopharma company GSK invests up to £50 million in a collaboration with Oxford to advance the understanding of how cancer develops, which could inform future development of vaccines to prevent cancer.
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Research
Our 30 research groups, based around 18 research themes, work together under a common goal of education and surgical intervention.
Teaching
We offer opportunities for research training for clinical and non-clinical graduates and host two taught master's courses. We are also responsible for delivering the surgical training to Medical School undergraduates.
Engagement
We aim to showcase our research, inspire the younger generation, engage with the local community and raise debate on the impact of science on society.
News
Collaborative research project awarded Pancreatic Cancer UK grant
24 April 2025
Academic Clinical Lecturer Mr Keaton Jones has been awarded a grant from Pancreatic Cancer UK to carry out pioneering pancreatic cancer research within the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences.
New Professor of Transplantation appointed
22 April 2025
Fadi Issa has been appointed as our new Professor of Transplantation at the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS), following an internationally competitive appointment process. He will take up the role in May 2025.
Ioannis Michelakis wins Oxford Academic Kidney Symposium poster prize
10 April 2025
Congratulations to Ioannis Michelakis from the Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences (NDS) on winning the Best Poster Prize at the 1st Oxford Academic Kidney Network Symposium.
Medical Humanities Research Hub shortlisted for Vice-Chancellor’s award
27 March 2025
The TORCH Medical Humanities Research Hub (MedHum) has been shortlisted for the University of Oxford's Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Research Culture, with Professor Ashok Handa recognised as part of the nomination.
Surgical Grand Rounds
The Surgical Grand Rounds are the key educational meetings for consultants, juniors and medical students. Presentations revolve around clinical cases and are followed by lively, educational discussion.
Resources for Researchers
Explore our collection of resources useful to researchers in all parts of the research process, from experimental techniques to publication and review.
Latest publications
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Double burdened yet resilient: quality of life of caregivers of people with X-linked hypophosphatemia
Journal article
PINEDO VILLANUEVA R. et al, (2025), JBMR Plus
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Statistical analysis plan for the TRANSLATE (TRANSrectal biopsy versus Local Anaesthetic Transperineal biopsy Evaluation of potentially clinically significant prostate cancer) multicentre randomised controlled trial
Preprint
Marian IR. et al, (2025)
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Effect of a Laparoscopic Donor Nephrectomy as an Intermediate Surgical Procedure on the Acute Phase Response in Healthy Living Kidney Donors Using Either Propofol or Sevoflurane Anaesthesia
Preprint
Brattinga B. et al, (2025)
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The World Hip Trauma Evaluation (WHiTE) platform trial: a framework for randomized comparisons of interventions for fragility hip fracture.
Journal article
Costa ML. et al, (2025), Bone Jt Open, 6, 383 - 390
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No Turning Back: A Long-term Retrospective Analysis of Urgent MRI Performed for Suspected Cauda Equina Compression in a Tertiary Referral Centre
Journal article
Stoddart C. et al, (2025), Clinical Radiology, 106923 - 106923
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Global clubfoot treatment in 2023: an overview of advances and outcomes.
Journal article
Smythe T. et al, (2025), BMJ Glob Health, 10
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Women in Science
We are making positive changes to the way we support staff, including women scientists, in the department.
Supporting Our Staff
We actively promote the provision of a family friendly working environment, equal opportunities and career development.
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